Is the 2014 Honda Odyssey a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B+8.5/10
Ideal for families seeking comfort and reliability, despite some known issues with sliding doors and transmission.
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Pros
- Spacious interior
- High safety ratings
- Comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Occasional transmission problems
- Sliding door malfunctions
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
19 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,200/yr
Expected lifespan
200,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- transmission issues
- power steering pump failure
- slide door issues
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (5)
The 2014 Honda Odyssey has 5 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump (campaign 23V858000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles. The second row outboard seats can slide sideways to one of two positions. If a seat is placed between either of the two positions …
- Seats — Mid/Rear Assembly — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Odyssey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2010, to October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have second row outboard seats that have a release leve…
- Air Bags — Side/Window — Honda is recalling certain model year 2014 Odyssey vehicles manufactured October 2, 2013, through December 16, 2013. The shorting terminal, an electrical connector used to prevent air bag deployment before being install…
- Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump — Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 …
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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